The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) will support the Sterile Processing Service with the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System. The incumbent will provide sterilization, preparation, supply items and reusable medical equipment decontamination and distribution support for the Medical Center.
NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. Specific duties to include, but not limited to: Removes soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids, and other containments by wiping, soaking, rinsing, and scrubbing. Assembles basic sets, trays and peel packs used throughout the medical center, including those used in the operating room. Inspects packages for indications of proper sterilization, proper packaging and signs of unsterile product.
MSTs receive guidance from more experienced staff members for more complex tasks and require direct supervision on new assignments. Advanced skills from next lower grade level should include; case cart preparation, based daily surgery schedule. Operation of all sterilizers, to include: steam, hydrogen peroxide, ETO. Performs high level disinfection via soak and scope reprocessors. Documentation of testing procedures and legal data logs.
Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) The incumbent will have knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Equipment (RME). The incumbent will be required to utilize the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which document the processes and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and preparation of RME appropriate to this position.
The incumbent will be able to demonstrate their ability to utilize an acceptable proficiency in the use of RME appropriate to this position.. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Telework: Not authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Timothy.Michael@va.gov · 612-467-5503
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $46902 – $60972/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-03.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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